Present Laughter - Enzian Theater

The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) comes to the big screen.

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s (Andrew Scott) colorful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

Purchase a Season Pass to attend all three National Theatre Live performances and receive discounted admission, as well as a complimentary glass of house wine, coffee, or tea at each show!

Members that are Contributor level or above and Season Passholders are able to make a table reservation for this series. Reservations can only be made after a ticket or Season Pass has been purchased and are limited. Please make sure to have your confirmation number ready to provide to the box officer at time of your reservation.

2019, 166 Minutes, England, Directed by Matthew Warchus, Unrated

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“If you don’t understand why Coward is hailed as a genius – and Scott as the man of the moment - here’s your proof.”
– Dominic Cavendish, THE TELEGRAPH
“Scott is superb: expressive, strong, charismatic and nuanced, whether he’s being bratty, theatrical and needy or honestly open in those few moments when the ‘real’ Garry is revealed.”
– Liza Dezfouli, ARTSHUB
“This is a treat of a production: a timely depiction of the hollow nature of fame led by a virtuoso yet beautifully nuanced performance”
– Sarah Hemming, FINANCIAL TIMES